Recall: Dutailier Cribs Due To Entrapment Risk
According to news sources, about 440 Dutailier Group crib units have been recalled due to the drop side of the crib potentially becoming detached, causing a space where infants could be entrapped. The company, Dutailier Group Inc., announced the voluntary recall , after it was found that the slats on the drop side of the crib… read more
Honda Expands Recall Due To Faulty Airbags
According to news sources, a previous Honda recall was expanded to include about 273,000 vehicles additional vehicles after it was found that their airbags deployed too forcefully, resulting in potential injury of fatality as a result. The vehicle models included in the new recall are 2001 to 2003 Odyssey and the 2003 Pilot. The recall… read more
Halloween Projection Flashlight Recalled Due To Burn Risk
According to news sources, a Halloween Projection Flashlight sold by Nygala has been recalled due to risks of overheating, which can lead to burn or fire hazards for consumers. The company announced the recall of about 10,000 units of the Halloween projection flashlight in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled product is… read more
MIT Algorithm Predicts Red-Light Violators
According to news sources, a new study conducted by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has produced an algorithm that comes closer than any other algorithm currently available in predicting potential red light runners. The algorithm essentially takes into consideration the different elements of potentially running through a red light such as deceleration, distance… read more
Companies Join Forces To Create Innovative Safety Services
According to news sources, two companies called LightSquared and Smarter Car have joined forced to create new innovative safety services for motorists on the roadway by supplying critical vehicle information to drivers and auto dealerships in realtime. The service is intended to be offered by automobile dealerships as an additional safety option. The companies mentioned… read more
Grape Tomatoes Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination
According to news sources, Front Row Produce grape tomatoes have been recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination found during random testing of the product. The recalled products are the 10-ounce pint and the 10-pound bulk Front Row Produce grape tomatoes. The recall was initiated after it was discovered by Rio Queen Citrus that the product… read more
Recall: Subaru 2012 Legacy, Outback and Impreza Due To Faulty Brakes
According to news sources, Subaru vehicle models such as the 2012 Legacy, Outback and Impreza are part of a major recall announced by the company due to faulty brakes that reportedly cause “greater than usual” brake travel. The company has already sold approximately 3,000 vehicles of the new model year in North America already, while… read more